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Katie, who became the highest ranking woman in history at the Aintree Grand National when she placed third last April, said: "I start about 7.30 every morning just doing the general yard duties and then I ride out until about 1pm."

In the afternoon, she either races or returns to work in the yard until 5.30pm. It's going to get a little more comfortable during Galway race week, however. Katie is trotting west to host a series of breakfast talks alongside Nina Carberry, her sister-in-law and the winner of the 2011 Irish Grand National, at the glamorous G hotel.

As they chomp on their eggs benedict, guests will get to hear top racing tips straight from the, er, horse's mouth.